SAFETY DATA SHEET
This Safety Data Sheet complies with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, ISO 11014-1 and ANSI Z400.1
1.PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name:
Application:
Classification(s):
Supplier:
Telephone no.:
Web site:
OK Flux 10.61
Arc Welding
EN 760: SA FB 1 65 DC
ESAB AB, Box 8004, 402 77 Göteborg, Sweden. sds.esab@esab.se
+46 31 509000
www.esab.com
2.HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: Granules in varying colours. This product is normally not considered
hazardous as shipped. Gloves should be worn when handling to prevent contaminating hands
with product dust.
This product contains quartz, but normally not in an inhalable fraction. Quartz can cause
silicosis and may cause cancer. Avoid eye contact or inhalation of dust from the product. Skin
contact is normally no hazard but should be avoided to prevent possible allergic reactions.
Persons with a pacemaker should not go near welding or cutting operations until they have
consulted their doctor and obtained information from the manufacturer of the device.
When this product is used in a welding process, the most important hazards are welding
fumes, heat, radiation and electric shock.
Fumes:
Heat:
Radiation:
Electricity:
Welding fumes are normally not a hazard with submerged arc welding,
unless the arc burns through the flux bedding. Use enough flux to avoid
burn-through. Overexposure to welding fumes may result in symptoms
like metal fume fever, dizziness, nausea, dryness or irritation of the
nose, throat or eyes. Chronic overexposure to welding fumes may affect
pulmonary function. Overexposure to manganese and manganese
compounds above safe exposure limits can cause irreversible damage
to the central nervous system, including the brain, symptoms of which
may include slurred speech, lethargy, tremor, muscular weakness,
psychological disturbances and spastic gait.
Spatter and melting metal can cause burn injuries and start fires.
Arc rays can severely damage eyes or skin.
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3.COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
This product is an agglomeration of calcined minerals.
Flux Ingredients
Weight
%
CAS#
EINECS#
Hazard
1
class.
IARC
2
NTP
3
OSHA
4
List
Aluminum oxide
10-15
1344-28-1
215-691-6
No
Aluminum silicate
2-5
12141-46-7 235-253-8
No
Fluorides
20-30
7789-75-5
232-188-7
No
Iron oxide
2-5
1309-37-1
215-168-2
No
Magnesium oxide
30-40
1309-48-4
215-171-9
No
Manganese
<1
7439-96-5
231-105-1
No
Quartz
5-10
14808-60-7 238-878-4
T; R45
1
K
Silicates
2-5
1344-09-8
215-687-4
No
(1) Hazard Classification according to European Council Directive 67/548/EEC, for R-phrases see
Section 16.
(2) Evaluation according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer. 1-Carcinogenic to
humans. 2A-Probably carcinogenic to humans. 2B-Possibly carcinogenic to humans.
(3) Classification according to the 11th Report on Carcinogens, published by the US National
Toxicology Program. K- Known to be a Human Carcinogen. S- Suspect Carcinogen.
(4) Carcinogen listing according to OSHA, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (USA)
-
4.FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation:
Eye contact:
Skin contact:
Electric shock:
Electric shock can kill.
General:
If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration and obtain
medical assistance immediately! If breathing is difficult, provide fresh air
and call physician.
For radiation burns due to arc flash, see physician. To remove dusts or
fumes flush with water for at least fifteen minutes. If irritation persists,
obtain medical assistance.
For skin burns from arc radiation, promptly flush with cold water. Get
medical attention for burns or irritations that persist. To remove dust or
particles wash with mild soap and water.
Disconnect and turn off the power. Use a nonconductive material to
pull victim away from contact with live parts or wires. If not breathing,
begin artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. If no detectable
pulse, begin Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Immediately call a
physician.
Move to fresh air and call for medical aid.
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This Safety Data Sheet complies with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, ISO 11014-1 and ANSI Z400.1
5.FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
No specific recommendations for welding consumables. Welding arcs and sparks can ignite
combustible and flammable materials. Use the extinguishing media recommended for the
burning materials and fire situation. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus as fumes or
vapors may be harmful.
6.ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Solid objects may be picked up and placed into a container. Liquids or pastes should be
scooped up and placed into a container. Wear proper protective equipment while handling
these materials. Do not discard as refuse.
Personal precautions: refer to section 8.
Environmental precautions: refer to section 13.
7.HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Storage:
Handle with care to avoid stings and cuts. Wear gloves when handling
welding consumables. Avoid exposure to dust. Do not ingest. Some
individuals can develop an allergic reaction to certain materials. Retain
all warning and identity labels.
Keep separate from chemical substances like acids and strong bases,
which could cause chemical reactions.
noted, all values are for 8 hour time weighted averages (TWA). For information about welding
fume analysis refer to Section 10.
Substance
CAS#
1
ACGIH TLV mg/m3
2
OSHA PEL mg/m3
Aluminum oxide
1344-28-1
1**
15*, 5**
Aluminum silicate
12141-46-7
1**
15*, 5**
Fluorides
7789-75-5
2,5(F)
2,5(F)
Iron oxide
1309-37-1
5**
10(f)
Magnesium oxide
1309-48-4
10***
15*
Manganese
7439-96-5
0,2
5(ceil)
Quartz
14808-60-7
0,025**
10mg/m3/(%SiO2+2)**
Silicates
1344-09-8
(1) Threshold Limit Values according to American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists,
2008
(2) Permissible Exposure Limits according to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (USA).
(3) *Total dust, **Respirable fraction, ***Inhalable fraction.(f) fume, (d) dust, (m) mist, (ceil) ceiling.
9.PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:
Melting point:
Granules, non-volatile with varying color
>1000°C / >1800°F
10.STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
General:
This product is only intended for normal welding purposes.
Avoid exposure to welding fumes, radiation, spatter, electric shock, heated materials and
dust.
Reactivity:
Contact with chemical substances like acids or strong bases could
cause generation of gas.
Engineering
measures:
When this product is used in a welding process, hazardous decomposition products would
include those from the volatilization, reaction or oxidation of the materials listed in section 3
and those from the base metal and coating.
Fumes are normally not generated in submerged arc welding, provided that a sufficient flux
bedding is used to prevent the arc from burning through. If the arc burns through the flux
bedding, reasonably expected fume constituents of this product would include fluorides and
oxides of metals such as iron, manganese, magnesium, sodium, aluminum and silicon.
Refer to applicable national exposure limits for fume compounds, including those exposure
limits for fume compounds found in Section 8. Manganese has a low exposure limit, in some
countries, that may be easily exceeded.
Reasonably expected gaseous products would include carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides and
ozone. Air contaminants around the welding area can be affected by the welding process and
influence the composition and quantity of fumes and gases produced.
8.EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Personal
protective
equipment:
Ensure sufficient ventilation, local exhaust, or both, to keep welding
fumes and gases from breathing zone and general area. Keep working
place and protective clothing clean and dry. Train welders to avoid
contact with live electrical parts and insulate conductive parts. Check
condition of protective clothing and equipment on a regular basis.
Use respirator or air supplied respirator when welding or brazing in a
confined space, or where local exhaust or ventilation is not sufficient to
keep exposure values within safe limits. Use special care when welding
painted or coated steels since hazardous substances from the coating
may be emitted. Wear hand, head, eyes, ear and body protection like
welders gloves, helmet or face shield with filter lens, safety boots, apron,
arm and shoulder protection. Keep protective clothing clean and dry.
Use industrial hygiene monitoring equipment to ensure that exposure does not exceed
applicable national exposure limits. The following limits can be used as guidance. Unless
Stability:
This product is stable under normal conditions.
SAFETY DATA SHEET
This Safety Data Sheet complies with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, ISO 11014-1 and ANSI Z400.1
11.TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inhalation of welding fumes and gases can be dangerous to your health. Classification of
welding fumes is difficult because of varying base materials, coatings, air contamination and
processes. The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified welding fumes as
possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B).
Acute toxicity:
Chronic toxicity:
Overexposure to welding fumes may result in symptoms like metal fume
fever, dizziness, nausea, dryness or irritation of the nose, throat or eyes.
Overexposure to welding fumes may affect pulmonary function.
Overexposure to manganese and manganese compounds above
safe exposure limits can cause irreversible damage to the central
nervous system, including the brain, symptoms of which may include
slurred speech, lethargy, tremor, muscular weakness, psychological
disturbances and spastic gait. Inhalable quartz is a respiratory
carcinogen however the process of welding converts crystalline quartz
to the amorphous form which is not considered to be a carcinogen.
12.ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Welding consumables and materials could degrade/weather into components originating
from the consumables or from the materials used in the welding process. Avoid exposure to
conditions that could lead to accumulation in soils or groundwater.
13.DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Discard any product, residue, disposable container or liner in an environmentally acceptable
manner, in full compliance with federal and local regulations. Use recycling procedures if
available.
USA RCRA: This product is not considered hazardous waste if discarded.
Residues from welding consumables and processes could degrade and accumulate in soils
and groundwater.
14.TRANSPORT INFORMATION
No international regulations or restrictions are applicable.
15.REGULATORY INFORMATION
Read and understand the manufacturer's instructions, your employer's safety practices and
the health and safety instructions on the label. Observe any federal and local regulations.
Take precautions when welding and protect yourself and others.
WARNING: Welding fumes and gases are hazardous to your health and may damage lungs
and other organs. Use adequate ventilation.
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ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
ARC RAYS and SPARKS can injure eyes and burn skin.
Wear correct hand, head, eye and body protection.
Canada:
WHMIS classification: Class D; Division 2, Subdivision A
USA:
Under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, this product is
considered hazardous.
This product contains or produces a chemical known to the state of
California to cause cancer and birth defects (or other reproductive
harm). (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5 et seq.)United States
EPA Toxic Substance Control Act: All constituents of this product are on
the TSCA inventory list or are excluded from listing.
Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA): All constituents of this
product are on the Domestic Substance List (DSL).
CERCLA/SARA Title III
Reportable Quantities (RQs) and/or Threshold Planning Quantities
(TPQs):
Ingredient name
No ingredients listed in this section
RQ (lb)
-
TPQ (lb)
-
Spills or releases resulting in the loss of any ingredient at or above its
RQ require immediate notification to the National Response Center and
to your Local Emergency Planning Committee.
Section 311 Hazard Class
As shipped:
Immediate
In use:
Immediate delayed
EPCRA/SARA Title III 313 Toxic Chemicals
The following metallic components are listed as SARA 313 “Toxic
Chemicals” and potential subject to annual SARA 313 reporting. See
Section 3 for weight percent.
Manganese
Ingredient name
16.OTHER INFORMATION
Disclosure threshold
1.0% de minimis concentration
This Safety Data Sheet has been revised due to modifications to several paragraphs and/or
new format. This SDS supersedes... 1080/01.
SAFETY DATA SHEET
This Safety Data Sheet complies with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, ISO 11014-1 and ANSI Z400.1
Refer to ESAB "Welding and Cutting - Risks and Measures", F52-529 “Precautions and Safe
Practices for Electric Welding and Cutting” and F2035 “Precautions and Safe Practices for
Gas Welding, Cutting and Heating” available from ESAB, and to:
USA:
Contact ESAB at www.esabna.com or 1-800-ESAB-123 if you have
questions about this SDS.American National Standard Z49.1 "Safety
in Welding and Cutting", ANSI/AWS F1.5 “ Methods for Sampling and
Analyzing Gases from Welding and Allied Processes”, ANSI/AWS
F1.1 “Method for Sampling Airborne Particles Generated by Welding
and Allied Processes”, AWSF3.2M/F3.2 “Ventilation Guide for Weld
Fume”, American Welding Society, 550 North Le Jeune Road, Miami,
Florida, 33135. Safety and Health Fact Sheets available from AWS at
www.aws.org
OSHA Publication 2206 (29 C.F.R. 1910), U.S. Government Printing
Office, Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA
15250-7954
American Conference of Governmental Hygienists (ACGIH), Threshold
Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices, 6500 Glenway Ave.,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45211, USA.
NFPA 51B “Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and
Other Hot Work” published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169
UK:
WMA Publication 236 and 237, "Hazards from Welding fume”, ”The arc
welder at work, some general aspects of health and safety".
Germany:
Unfallverhütungsvorschrift BGV D1, "Schweißen, Schneiden und
verwandte Verfahren".
Canada:
CSA Standard CAN/CSA-W117.2-01 “Safety in Welding, Cutting and
Allied Processes”
This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the
CPR and the SDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
R-phrases:
R45 - May cause cancer.
ESAB requests the users of this product to study this Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and become
aware of product hazards and safety information. To promote safe use of this product a user
should:
notify its employees, agents and contractors of the information on this SDS and any product
hazards/safety information.
furnish this same information to each of its customers for the product.
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request such customers to notify employees and customers for the same product hazards
and safety information.
The information herein is given in good faith and based on technical data that ESAB believes
to be reliable. Since the conditions of use is outside our control, we assume no liability in
connection with any use of this information and no warranty, expressed or implied is given.
Contact ESAB for more information.